Rust's 5th anniversary update introduces a comprehensive electricity system, a new weapon (M39), AI improvements for Scientists, and various bug fixes.
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▲Buffs4
- Electricity
- Introduced a full electricity system with 17 new components, allowing for complex base defenses and devices.→17
- Added the Wire Tool to allow players to connect electrical components.→Added
- M39Added the M39 rifle to the game's arsenal.→Added
- Hunting BowOverhauled the hunting bow to provide better responsiveness during use.Lower→Higher
▼Nerfs2
- Scientists
- Movement:Scientist movement is now slower when walking sideways or backward, making them easier to kite.Fast→Slower
- Cargo Ship AI:Fixed an issue where Scientists at the Cargo Ship would move abnormally fast under certain conditions.Super fast→Normal
✚Bug fixes2
- General
- Fixed anti-hack issues that caused projectile_invalid errors.
- Hot Air Balloon:Fixed exploits allowing players to push through objects using the hot air balloon.
◆Other changes4
- ScientistsGeneral AI:Junkpile and Military Tunnel Lab scientists updated to new AI systems, including better cover usage and improved load balancing.→Updated
- General
- Storage Boxes:Storage boxes now drop their items at the last position they took damage, rather than the box's current position.Default→Last damage pos
- Elevators:All elevators now feature a kill trigger to crush players.→Kill trigger
- Added an option for underwear censorship.→Added
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Patch history
- PREMIUM SERVERSMar 13, 2025 · 16mo
Introduction of Premium Servers, requiring a minimum Steam inventory value of $15 to access as a measure to deter cheat users.
+1→ - 11 YEARS STRONGJan 2, 2025 · 18mo
A celebratory anniversary blog post recapping 2024 achievements and teasing the upcoming 'Primitive' update for February 2025.
+5→ - Excavator UpdateAug 1, 2019 · 84mo
Introduction of the Excavator monument alongside various map adjustments, server optimizations, and numerous bug fixes.
+5−1→ - July UpdateJul 4, 2019 · 85mo
July Update introduces horse breeds, hitching posts, streamer mode, and extensive client/server performance optimizations.
+4→ - Chippy ArcadeJun 21, 2019 · 86mo
Introduces the Chippy Arcade machine for Chippy players and implements several physics, AI, and network optimizations.
+6→ - Giddy Up!Jun 6, 2019 · 86mo
Introduction of horseback riding, significant engine upgrades to Unity 2019, various performance optimizations, and general balance adjustments to research and loot.
+5−2→ - The Smol UpdateMay 2, 2019 · 87mo
A smaller update focusing on memory optimizations, map improvements, weapon tuning, and various exploit fixes.
+10→ - Happy EasterApr 19, 2019 · 88mo
Introduction of a limited-time Easter egg hunt event featuring collectible eggs, tiered rewards, and specialized gear.
+3→
Recently Updated
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Patch Notes - v1.0.11.0
Version 1.0.11.0 focuses on stability and bug fixes, addressing crashes, localization errors, and stat scaling, while temporarily disabling the in-game leaderboard.
Late Night Hotfix patch
A hotfix addressing critical bugs, a spawn rate error for Tanner, and minor difficulty balance adjustments.
Hell Maiden EA 1.0 - Hot Fix Patch 4 (v.0.2.34)
A hotfix patch focusing on critical bug fixes for cutscenes, game-breaking progression blocks, and performance optimization for videos.
Wingspan Patch - July 21
A maintenance update focusing on bug fixes for bird powers, bonus card interactions, Automarazzi mode, and UI stability.
Patch 0.3.9
Patch 0.3.9 focuses on critical progression bug fixes, save file stability, and general quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback.
Patch Notes 1.1.45
Patch 1.1.45 focuses on performance optimizations, critical quest and progression bug fixes, and improved resource availability in the Howling Marshes.
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